TIG Welder/Fabricator
FlexTrades•Bethlehem, PA
•$34•Onsite
About The Position
FlexTrades is seeking experienced TIG Welders/Fabricators for upcoming projects involving stainless steel ASME tanks, process skids, pharmaceutical equipment, food-grade processing systems, water treatment equipment, chemical processing systems, and industrial manufacturing. These are contract positions, typically 3 or 6 months long, performed in indoor manufacturing environments nationwide. The role involves not only welding but also significant assembly, layout, fitting, grinding, polishing, finishing, and blueprint reading.
Requirements
- Strong TIG (GTAW) welding experience required
- MUST have experience TIG welding 304 and/or 316 stainless steel
- Experience fitting, fabricating, and assembling components required
- Ability to read blueprints, fabrication drawings, and weld symbols
- Experience welding tube, pipe, sheet metal, and plate
- Ability to produce high-quality cosmetic welds and finishes
- Experience grinding, polishing, and finishing stainless steel surfaces
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Proficient in Blueprint Reading
- Proficient in AWS Welding Symbols
Nice To Haves
- Experience with food-grade, sanitary, pharmaceutical, water treatment, or process equipment preferred
- Experience with P&IDs is a plus
- Tip TIG experience is a plus but not required
- Walking-the-cup experience is beneficial but not required
Responsibilities
- Perform layout, fitting, assembly, fabrication, grinding, polishing, and TIG welding of stainless steel tanks and process skid systems
- Fit, tack, and weld components according to blueprints and weld symbols
- TIG weld 304 and 316 stainless steel sheet, plate, tubing, and pipe
- Interpret blueprints, shop drawings, weld symbols, and fabrication instructions
- Perform cosmetic grinding and finishing to food-grade standards
- Utilize air-powered grinders, Dynabrades, straight grinders, and finishing tools
- Perform welding in standard and hard-to-access locations
- Maintain dimensional accuracy and quality throughout fabrication and assembly
- Operate overhead cranes and jib cranes safely when moving assemblies and components
- Perform final finishing, cleanup, and inspection preparation
Benefits
- Paid travel to and from the project
- Paid lodging (private hotel room)
- $45 per day tax-free per diem for personal expenses
- Family, spouse, and pets are welcome during assignments
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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